Wild Roses: A Tale of the Rockies
By Howard R. Driggs
Length4h 19m
About this audiobook
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Howard R. Driggs's "Wild Roses: A Tale of the Rockies" is a rich narrative that intertwines themes of nature, adventure, and human resilience. Driggs employs a vivid and evocative literary style, characterized by intricate descriptions that bring the landscape to life, while the dialogue captures the colloquial charm of its characters. The novel resonates within the American literary context of the early 20th century, reflecting both the romantic ideals of the frontier spirit and the burgeoning environmental consciousness of the time. Howard R. Driggs, an educator, author, and a passionate advocate for American folklore, drew inspiration from his own experiences in the Rockies. His deep understanding of the cultural nuances of the region, paired with his dedication to preserving its stories, informs the authentic representation of the characters and setting in "Wild Roses." His background in literature and interest in the intersection of human lives and nature are evident throughout the narrative. This novel is highly recommended for readers who appreciate tales of adventure infused with deep appreciation for the natural world. "Wild Roses" serves as a compelling exploration of love, struggle, and the indomitable spirit of humanity, making it a timeless read for those who cherish both wilderness and heartfelt storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length4 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter IV FIRE WATER
2Chapter V FISHERMAN’S LUCK
3Chapter VI ANKANAMP
4Chapter VII MOUNTAINEER MEMORIES
5Chapter VIII REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6Chapter IX AFTER THE BALL
7Chapter X COMPANIONSHIP
8Chapter XI MOUNTAIN FUN
9Chapter XII AMONG THE TEPEES
10Chapter XIII AT SHADOW POOL
11Chapter XIV AT THE OLD SHACK
12Chapter XV THE FATAL THROW
13Chapter XVI THE ROUNDUP
14Chapter XVII RANCH ROSES
15Chapter XVIII BY THE CABIN FIRE
16Chapter XIX IN THE HEART OF THE HILLS
17Chapter XX A TURN IN THE TRAIL
18Chapter XXI THE END OF THE LONG TRAIL
An Inside JobDaniel Silva9h 28m4.4 (26.3K)$29 · $0.00
The CommodoreP. T. Deutermann11h 53m4.5 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
A Closed and Common OrbitBecky Chambers11h 30m4.4 (140.7K)$29 · $0.00
Thud!Terry Pratchett10h 31m4.4 (112.6K)$8 · $0.00
All Quiet on the Western Front (Annotated)Erich Maria Remarque8h 34m4.4 (12.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
Crime and punishmentFyodor Dostoevsky22h 34m4.4 (1.3M)$3 · $0.00
Exit FeeBrad Taylor3h 16m4.5 (1.9K)$18 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
A Darkness ReturnsRaymond E. Feist19h 29m4.4 (1.9K)$40 · $0.00
THE VALLEY OF SILENT MEN (Annotated)James Oliver Curwood8h 25m4.5 (420)$2 · $0.00
West of the TularosaLouis L’Amour5h 53m4.4 (3.6K)$20 · $0.00
The Emperor's FistJay Allan8h 37m4.5 (272)$26 · $0.00
The Amazing Interlude (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart8h 42m4.5 (365)$1.99 · $0.00
Hornblower and the Hotspur (Annotated)C. S. Forester14h 7m4.4 (17.3K)$2 · $0.00
Shades of WickedJeaniene Frost8h 51m4.4 (19.5K)$29 · $0.00
The Log of a Cowboy (Annotated)Andy Adams9h 47m4.4 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
Everything She WantedJennifer Ryan9h 9m4.4 (1.3K)$29 · $0.00
The Ballad of the White HorseG. K. Chesterton2h 43m4.4 (3.8K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged) (Annotated)Mark Twain26h 21m4.3 (16.7K)$2 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Attic ChildLola Jaye14h 46m4.4 (21K)$33 · $0.00
Martyr of the CatacombsJames De Mille3h 41m4.5 (744)$1 · $0.00
Quo VadisHenryk Sienkiewicz22h 52m4.4 (62K)$21 · $0.00
Bring Up The BodiesHilary Mantel14h 35m4.4 (150K)$33 · $0.00
By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 38m4.4 (103.7K)$1 · $0.00
Sexy/DangerousBeverly Jenkins10h 19m4.4 (2.3K)$29 · $0.00
Trustee from the ToolroomNevil Shute Norway11h 42m4.4 (10.5K)$1 · $0.00
Chasing CassandraLisa Kleypas8h 59m4.3 (108.3K)$29 · $0.00
Deeper than the OceanMirta Ojito12h 29m4.4 (927)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
The Man of the ForestZane Grey14h 15m4.1 (3.5K)$2 · $0.00
In the Reign of TerrorGeorge Alfred Henty8h 34m4.2 (1.6K)$25
THE MAN OF THE FORESTZane Grey14h 25m4.1 (3.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
The U. P. TrailZane Grey14h 25m4.1 (814)$1 · $0.00
Swamp CatJim Kjelgaard5h 1m4.0 (304)$2 · $0.00
VicksburgJames Reasoner11h 25m4.3 (431)$21
Desert GoldZane Grey11h 29m4.1 (1.5K)$2.30
The Man of the Forest (Western Classic) (Annotated)Zane Grey14h 24m4.1 (3.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
Ranger's RescueCaitlyn Lynch5h 37m4.3 (1K) Only with Ultra
Open RangeLauran Paine6h 55m4.4 (2K)$17
Six Years With the Texas RangersJames B. Gillett7h 45m4.2 (2K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Trail to Crazy ManLouis L’Amour5h 1m4.1 (2.5K)$14
Rimrock TrailJ. Allan Dunn11h 49m4.0 (17)$1.99 · $0.00
Rimrock TrailJ. Allan Dunn8h 18m3.9 (17)$2 · $0.00
RIMROCK TRAIL (Western Classics Series) (Annotated)J. Allan Dunn11h 56m3.9 (17)$2 · $0.00
Track's End (Annotated)Hayden Carruth5h 24m$1.99 · $0.00
The Thundering HerdZane Grey11h3.9 (811)$20
Rim of the DesertErnest Haycox8h 18m$1 · $0.00
Carried OffEsmè Stuart6h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Coming of CassidyClarence E. Mulford8h 26m4.1 (104)$1 · $0.00